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Latent TB Infection Resources Online Hub

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Latent TB Infection Resources Online Hub

This website contains resources, materials, and links to latent TB infection and U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) materials.

Author:

CDC NCHHSTP Division of Tuberculosis Elimination, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for HIV/AIDS Viral Hepatitis STD and TB Prevention, Division of Tuberculosis Elimination

Audiences:

Health Professionals

Topic:

Diagnosis, Treatment Guidelines Materials, Treatment - Latent TB infection (Inactive TB)

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Latent TB Videos for Healthcare Providers: Online Video Series

This series of three videos aims to help providers talk to their patients about latent TB infection testing and treatment. Each of the videos are two-minutes long. The topics covered include: •Why Should I Get Testing for Latent TB? •Why Do I Need Treatment for Latent TB? •I Received the BCG Vaccine: Do I Still Need Latent TB Testing and Treatment?

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Infection tuberculeuse latente [Latent TB Infection]

This 2-page document provides information on latent TB infection, what a positive TB skin or blood test means, latent TB infection treatment, and various myths and fears about latent TB infection.

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Latent TB Infection

The flipbook can be used by healthcare personnel to provide patient education for persons at risk for TB infection. The flipbook can also be used to provide patient education for persons newly diagnosed with LTBI. This product was developed in collaboration with the Chuuk State TB and Hansen’s Disease Program, the Federated States of Micronesia National TB Program, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Curry International Tuberculosis Center.

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Global resources for the prevention,
management, and elimination of TB.